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Microsoft Rushes Internet Explorer Patch

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the open-source-is-faster dept.

drquoz writes "Last week, it was reported that a critical security flaw was found in Internet Explorer. On Tuesday, experts were advising users not to use IE until a patch could be released. On Wednesday, Microsoft released the patch. An interesting quote from the article: 'Kandek suggests that Microsoft is at a disadvantage in updating Internet Explorer because its browser doesn't have a built-in update mechanism like other browser makers. Mozilla, for instance, just released Firefox 3.05 to Firefox users through its auto-update system.'"

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  1. No patches needed for Ninnle! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    If more people used the new Ninnle Internet Explorer port, there would be no need for constant patching, as Ninnle is ultra-secure. Switch to Ninnle for a secure browsing future! Switch to Ninnle Linux for an even more secure and stable computing experience!